Central defender Damien Delaney has signed his new contract with the Blues. The Irishman has put pen to paper on a two-year deal which could extend to three depending on appearances in the second season.

Delaney told the club site: "I'm obviously delighted that everything is done and dusted now with the contract and I'm looking forward to spending at least two more years here and helping the club reach the Premier League.

"I came here to win promotion and that's the aim. I believe we can do it and I wouldn't have signed a new deal unless I felt that.

"There is a lot of optimism about the place and the results have shown that recently.

"There are too many positives, too much optimism to walk away from Ipswich Town.

"I tend to follow my gut instinct and everything was telling me to stay here and be part of a club that is moving forward."

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fourpee added 09:17 - Apr 20 The rest to follow please !!
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Martus added 09:17 - Apr 20 Hallelujah!!! Hallelujah!!! Hallelujah!!! Hallelujaaaaahhhhhhh!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Tillz9 added 09:18 - Apr 20 Good news, hopefully more to follow asap !!
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TractorMan added 09:19 - Apr 20 A 2 + 1 year option deal for McAuley and Norris then please!
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Martus added 09:19 - Apr 20 Crap, just read that Rangers are reportably scouting Gareth McCauley
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ALF added 09:19 - Apr 20 Very subtle Phil - "more from the Press Conference later" - and there was most of TWTD thinking you were having a lie in and missed the "breaking news!"
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francisb123 added 09:20 - Apr 20 get mcauley signed up quick if others are scouting him
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BYRNE_16 added 09:25 - Apr 20 Great work! Thank you Delaney
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dynamicduo added 09:29 - Apr 20 would have been done quicker if clegg wasn't there, I reckon all the deals would be done if he wasn't there
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JoshTheLad added 09:31 - Apr 20 Yes, now for the rest ?!
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sonian_blue added 09:36 - Apr 20 Well done DD good to have you on board for the next couple of years. Now for the rest.
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daniel9624 added 09:44 - Apr 20 great news, by no means the best defender in the world, but gives everything and is a good example of playing for the shirt. Had to put up with alot under the previous regime and has forged a solid partnership at the heart of the defence. Just hope GMac signs now as in my opinion he makes DD a better defender (if that makes sense)
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MAVERICK added 09:46 - Apr 20 Good news, let's have more!
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Keaneish added 09:52 - Apr 20 Rangers have been linked with Mac for aaaages now! Keep this unbeaten run going to the end of the season and he'll sign i'm sure.
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stiffshorts added 09:54 - Apr 20 Nooooo. He's a liabilty and we should have offloaded him. He's the reason we lost two easily winnable home games recently, sorry. In my opinion!
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clive_baker added 09:58 - Apr 20 Good news, solid player. Now Macauley and Norris and a win over Norwich to cap of an absolutely fantastic first few months of Jewell's reign.
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daniel9624 added 10:07 - Apr 20 StiffShorts- its always easy to remember the mistakes he's made, but also easy to forget the number of times he's thrown his body in the way of shots on goal. Based on your logic Gmac should go too, because during his "dark time" he was awful, gave away possession and goals almost 5 games in a row!
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Back_The_Boss added 10:09 - Apr 20 Good news, now get the others signed up!
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TractorCam added 10:14 - Apr 20 Good news. Hoping that Norris will sign up but who knows, and Rangers manager is scouting Mcauley!
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nthstd added 10:21 - Apr 20 Great News. Mind I am disappointed in this era of 24hr news we have to wait for Phil to have his second cup of Darjeeling before we get the rest of the report. Slack or wot?
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charlieITFChavard added 10:33 - Apr 20 Nice one DD, lets hope Mcauley follows soon, but im not so worried about Norris leaving tbh. I dont think we will miss him as much as everybody thinks.
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tbullitfc added 10:34 - Apr 20 Good news , buzzing for tomoro night , every1 better actually sing for a change !
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sonian_blue added 10:37 - Apr 20 Phil Any idea on size of crowd for tomorrow, will it be a sell out? No news on club site.
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TimmyH added 10:40 - Apr 20 I'd rather McAuley sign than Norris - hardly furthering his career going to the SPL but he will probably get European football and a bigger wage, so if thats the case then there's a chance we could lose him.
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Upbeat~ added 11:02 - Apr 20 sonian_blue see link: http://www.itfc.talent-sport.co.uk/PagesPublic/ProductBrowse/standAndAreaSelecti Looking like we've sold around 29,800 so far, with only a small handful of 'unrestricted viewing' seats now available. Great news and about time! Now Macca's signed as well we're in great shape again for next season. COYB
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